Software System
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CHRISTOPHER L. THAYER
MADISON, SOUTH DAKOTA 57042
307-***-**** (CEL)
******@*******.***
QUALIFICATION HIGHLIGHTS
EXPERIENCE.
26 Years VA DHCP/VistA
experience.
Instructor for Fileman, M/MUMPS,
Delphi and Cach System
Management
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
CHRISTOPHER (CHRIS) THAYER IS A SENIOR CONSULTANT WITH OVER 25 YEARS
EXPERIENCE WORKING WITHIN THE HEALTHCARE IT ENVIRONMENT AND WITH M/MUMPS
AND CACH . MR. THAYER HAS INSTALLED, UPGRADED, OPERATED, MAINTAINED AND
MANAGED M BASED COMPUTER ENVIRONMENTS IN 5 VA MEDICAL CENTERS UTILIZING M-
11+, DSM-11, MSM, OPEN M AND CACH . MR. THAYER MAINTAINED A SYSTEM
AVAILABILITY FOR USERS AT A GREATER THAN 98% WHEN HE WAS THE SYSTEM
MANAGER. MR. THAYER IS HIGHLY EXPERIENCED IN SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING AND
DATABASE REPAIR. MR. THAYER HAS TAUGHT M, FILEMAN, DELPHI AND CACH TO
PRIVATE AND PUBLIC ORGANIZATIONS THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY, INCLUDING THE
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS, INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE, BAYLOR UNIVERSITY
AND VIRGINIA MASON MEDICAL CENTER. HE HAS DEVELOPED SOFTWARE FROM DESIGN
PHASE THROUGH DEVELOPMENT TO AFTER RELEASE SUPPORT.
CLEARANCE
. NONE
EXPERIENCE
CLOVIS GROUP, LLC
Title: M programmer
May 10 - Present
. I was the lead M programmer who wrote the software that interfaces the
IFCAP software package, in the VA VistA computer system, to the HL7 VistA
software for transmission of purchase request data to the VA Electronic
Contract Management System (eCMS) at the VA Austin Automation Center.
And for the receipt of HL7 messages from the eCMS system to a VHA
facility pertaining to purchase order creation and amendments, and the
software to automatically create purchase orders and amendments.
Vangent, Inc.
Title: Senior Consultant
Apr 05 - Jan 10
Interpreted and documented 30 years
worth of undocumented COBOL based software for a client needing the
documentation to determine what and where u
. Worked on the DVA NPI (National Provider Identifier) project that
developed the integration software for usage of the NPI as is required by
HIPAA. This software was an enhancement to the current released software
packages of Integrated Billing, Fee Basis, Pharmacy and the CBO Data
extract.
. Worked on the IHS iCare project in developing an integrated case
management system. Involved with the creation of the database and
writing report generating software.
Vangent, Inc.
Title: Contract M programmer
Nov 04 - Mar 05
. Worked on the IHS iCARE project in developing an integrated case
management system. Involved with the creation of the database and
writing report generating software.
Thunder Child Treatment Center (IARO, Inc.); Sheridan, WY
Title: Information Technology Manager
Apr 01 - Mar 04
. Developed file and database systems. Installed, troubleshot, repaired
and operated a computer network with 25 workstations utilizing a mixture
of Windows 95, 98, ME and XP to link to a Novell 3.12 server. Trained
employees on computer use and resolved user problems.
. Performed installation and troubleshooting on an internal PBX (telephone
system).
. Reviewed, tested and recommended computer hardware and software.
Thunder Child Treatment Center (IARO, Inc.); Sheridan, WY
Title: Project Coordinator for the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment
grant Sep 02 - Mar 04
. Coordinated all activities of the dual diagnosis (substance abuse and
HIV/AIDS/Hepatitis C) treatment. Coordinated admissions, marketing,
outreach activities, data collection and submittal, and financial
management, with an annual grant funding amount of $500,000, and
coordinated activities with the CSAT offices in Public Health Service.
ESI Technology, Inc.; Natick, MA
Title: Contract Computer Instructor
Sep 99 to Nov 04
. Travelled to widely unrelated locations throughout the United States to
perform computer instruction for the M/MUMPS computer language, the
FileMan data base management system, DELPHI (object Pascal), and the
Cach operating environment. Classes were given to a variety of adult
professional personnel with experience ranging from no computer
experience to seasoned professionals with multiple years of experience.
Students were primarily from the Dept. of Veterans Affairs, Indian Health
Service, EDS Corp.
Renaissance Worldwide, Inc.; Omaha, NE
Title: Contract MUMPS programmer
May 99 to Sep 99
. Wrote M software on a Cach computer system as part of the development of
a back office accounting system for a large stock brokerage. Worked both
on site in Omaha and remotely from home. The term of the contract was
until the back office system was completed. At the completion of the
project, there was no more need for additional MUMPS programmers.
Department of Veterans Affairs; Sheridan, WY
Title: Chief, Information Resource Management Service (GS 12)
Apr 89 - Oct 98
. (Retired) Planned, installed and administered a multi-CPU hospital based
computer system. Increased system usage and monitored and stabilized
system growth. Converted the main system from a DEC PDP-11 based system
to a 80486 MSM over MS_DOS system and then to a DEC Alpha 1000 system
utilizing RISC chip technology. Maintained a system availability time
for the users of greater than 98%.
. Planned and installed a hospital LAN with over 300 workstations and
Windows NT as the network operating system which was tied into the main
hospital computer system. Tested workstations being offered by vendors
and selected workstations and peripherals utilized throughout the
facility.
. Administered main system software base of over 21,000 routines
controlling all functions of hospital operations.
. Wrote user specific software for increasing ease of facility
administration and improve veteran medical treatment and efficiency of
hospital operations.
. Developed and maintained an annual department budget exceeding $500,000
annually.
. Supervised a staff of 3 computer programmers, 1 programmer assistant, 1
equipment installer/repairer, and a secretary.
. Provided end-user computer training to 460 hospital employees.
. Evaluated and selected microcomputer software for use on individual
workstations.
. Administered and controlled a 500 extension NEC NEAX-2400 telephone PBX,
an 80 two-way radio communications system and a 100+ pager Motorola page
bridge.
Department of Veterans Affairs, Buffalo, NY
Title: Computer Specialist, Information Resource Management Training
Program (GS-9) Apr 88 - Apr 89
. Was selected as one of the first 10 people to be enrolled in the VHA IRM
Training Program. I received training in computer system management,
M/MUMPS programming language, DSM-11 operating system, personnel
supervision, project development and control, and end user relations and
training.
Department of Veterans Affairs; Hot Springs, SD
Title: Staff Computer Specialist (GS-7/9) Feb 86 - Apr 88
. Operated a Digital Equipment multi-CPU PDP-11 computer system and
installed peripheral equipment. Troubleshot and repair peripheral
equipment. Wrote, troubleshot and repaired software written in the MUMPS
computer language.
Department of Veterans Affairs, Fort Meade, SD
Title: Staff Computer Specialist (GS-5) Jan 85 - Feb 86
. Operated a Digital Equipment multi-CPU PDP-11 computer system and
installed peripheral equipment. Received training in the ISM M11+
operating system. Troubleshot and repaired peripheral equipment.
. Taught myself the M/MUMPS programming language. Wr0te, troubleshot and
repaired software written in the MUMPS computer language.
Department of Veterans Affairs, Sioux Falls, SD
Title: File Room Clerk (GS-3/4) Nov 81 - Jan 85
. Expedited medical records to and from clinic locations. Prepared
statistical analysis reports for the hospital. Scheduled outpatient
appointments for veterans receiving services from the Department of
Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Sioux Falls, SD.
EDUCATION
. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN DATA PROCESSING WITH A MINOR IN BUSINESS
ADMINISTRATION, NATIONAL COLLEGE (NATIONAL AMERICAN UNIVERSITY), RAPID
CITY, SD; 1984.
CERTIFICATIONS
. AMATEUR RADIO LICENSE (GENERAL CLASS) - KC7GDU
. Intermediate Level Emergency Medical Technician
. Honorable Discharge U.S. Navy Aug 1969 - Jul 1977
TRAINING
. N/A
TECHNOLOGY
SOFTWARE
. Fileman,
. VistA
. RPMS
. MS Office
. Visio
Operating Systems Languages
MS-DOS COBOL
Windows 95/98/ME/XP/2000/Vista FORTRAN
M11+ RPG III
DSM BASIC
. MSM
PASCAL
. OpenM/ Cach
Delphi
M/MUMPS
CITIZENSHIP
. UNITED STATES CITIZEN
LANGUAGE
. ENGLISH
PUBLICATIONS
N/A
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